JB is left with the feeling he’s witnessed a good, ordinary game of cricket. Rubi, the cannons, sprinkler cam, robot cam, the music between balls, and so on, feels like a contrived attempt to convince him the BBL was more than what it was.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 2: Cook’s Class and Stevie’s Stumbles
December 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Alex Docherty doesn’t usually do cricket. But he went yesterday and watched from the MCC members, only to be disappointed with the Australian performance.
Yoshi Joining Osaka Dingoes AFL Club
December 27, 2017 by 23 Comments
Yoshi to don the boots in his native Japan.
Don’t Write The Dogs Off Just Yet
December 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Docherty states his case against overlooking the 2016 Premiers.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 1: Status Quo
December 26, 2017 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber, forever excited by great sport, takes in the contest at the MCG. The Englishmen battled away but were their own worst enemy.
Brett Zorzi: Zorza the Great
December 26, 2017 by 56 Comments
A much loved figure at the Norwood Football Club, Brett Zorzi gets the Rulebook treatment
Almanac Music: Tash Sultana – record-breaking, unique, resounding
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Sean Mortell recently saw renowned busker Tash Sultana at her gig at Margaret Smith Arena. This is his review.
The Ashes 2017/18 – Fourth Test, the MCG: Call For Writers
December 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Calling all writers to help us cover the Boxing Day Ashes Test from the MCG! We’ll also be having some beers on the fourth day…
How people pick and change footy clubs
December 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yoshi ponders why we select our chosen team to support.
How to Lose Australia
December 24, 2017 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo, in sending his season’s greeting, makes his case for an inclusive Australia. Because it’s actually about giving everyone a fair go.
Almanac Cricket – Meet me at the G
December 24, 2017 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob calls for rendezvous plans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, for the “three and half days” of the 4th Test. Will you be attending?
Almanac Pro-running: 2017 Bay Sheffield Form Guide
December 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The time-honoured Paul Young Bay Sheffield form guide with all the info on this year’s field. We’re hoping William Little wins, as that will make for a spectacular aftermath.
2017 thoughts: Beating on against the current
December 22, 2017 by 15 Comments
After a year like this what can we control? Dave Wilson sees much in his year in review and Christmas song countdown on #gravyday
Almanac Music – “The tracks that we followed are clear”: An encounter with Hugh McDonald
December 22, 2017 by 6 Comments
A brief encounter with Redgum’s Hugh McDonald not long before his death drives a thoughtful consideration of music, politics and family
The Footy Season is Upon Us: Decisions, Decisions
December 21, 2017 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin can’t work out what to do. Suggestions anyone?
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